Work-Force
A Office Assistant is needed in Harrismith. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Harrismith operation, and this Office Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Harrismith team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the administration jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Harrismith much easier.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The administration jobs space in Harrismith offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Harrismith team member.
About Harrismith
Working in Harrismith means a place within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Harrismith office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Harrismith cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Harrismith.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your day starts at the front of the business, ready to greet visitors, answer the switchboard and make sure the leadership diaries are in order. Through the morning you balance calls, couriers, capturing data and supporting projects with neat, accurate work. After lunch, you might be preparing minutes from a board pack, helping HR onboard a new starter, or chasing a courier across town. By close of day, every desk you support knows you have it covered, and the office is set up for a calm, productive tomorrow.
In addition, the Harrismith office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Harrismith.
Daily Duties
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
Candidate Profile
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.